United States Golf Association (USGA)

2026 US Open / Shinnecock Hills

Golf’s governing bodies and major tours issued a joint statement freezing the current ball-testing standard until January 2030.

Championship Notes

The 126th US Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, NY.

Looking back on the venues, people and aura from America’s national championship.

This week the USGA will stage the 126th US Open championship at the storied Shinnecock Hills in New York.

Monday’s 36-hole final qualifying marathon across 10 sites decided 42 of 43 available berths in the 126th U.S. Open field. One spot remains unresolved after…

Masters Chairman reaffirms support for USGA, R&A new timeline.

Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead.

Uncertain future, mounting challenges lie ahead.

The coming ball rollback features many implications – will smooth sailing or iceberg filled waters await?

President, Newport Country Club, host of this week’s US Senior Open

M. James Ward outlines the key holes that will play a pivotal role in determining this year’s winner at Newport.

M. James Ward assesses how the USGA has adjusted from past fumbles into getting host sites prepared smartly for a US Open host role.

Projects will be funded to develop practical solutions to challenges facing the management of turfgrass and golf courses worldwide.

M. James Ward examines why rule-making organisations failed to act in a timely manner and then abandoned an initial rollback solution more suitable for recreational…

England’s Hull did well to find herself in the hunt on Sunday, having carded scores of 73, 72 and 71 heading into the fourth round.

England’s Charley Hull is seven strokes behind heading into the final round.

Tardy finished two strokes clear after starting before the wind bit at Pebble Beach.

Irish amateur and compatriot Leona Maguire one stroke off the lead after first round at Pebble Beach.